Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) at Auburn Montgomery is a service unit within the Division of Academic Affairs that assists the faculty and staff at AUM in obtaining external funds. We offer assistance across the entire field of sponsored programs activities, from identifying a potential source of funding, editing and in some cases writing the proposal, and to reviewing the terms and conditions of awards made to the institution. OSP serves as the coordinating office for externally funded research projects submitted by Auburn Montgomery. The goal of the OSP is to assist faculty and professional staff in their efforts to secure external funding.

Services Provided By OSP

Review, edit, and in some cases provide assistance with writing grant proposals

Review and process proposals for submission to sponsors

Review and assist with budgeting

Review grants and contracts to ensure compliance with sponsor and AUM requirements

Serve as liaison between AUM and sponsors

Obtain sponsor guidelines/instruction

Negotiate and obtain awards if needed

Provides assurances, representations and certifications

Initiate and negotiate sub-grants

Maintain a database of awarded grants and contracts

Produce the Annual Reports for External Funding Activities at AUM

Update faculty and staff on funding opportunities and sponsor policies

Provide training in SPIN and other software designated to locate funding opportunities

Grants.gov

Fulbright Scholar Program

Pre- and Post-Award Services

Maintain the Research Council related documents and files for the Regular Faculty GIA, New Faculty GIA, Distinguished Research Professor Award, Equipment GIA, Faculty Publication Fee, Faculty Research Conference Fee and Subvention Grant.